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Stories You Might’ve Missed: JPEG XS, VR180 and more

VRWorld

On the more positive end, the study posits that VR can be an effective tool for creating empathy. Meanwhile, researchers at the University of Malta have been working to create VR experiences to simulate that of an autistic child. This includes symptoms like dizziness or headaches.

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Stories You Might’ve Missed: JPEG XS, VR180 and more

VRWorld

On the more positive end, the study posits that VR can be an effective tool for creating empathy. Meanwhile, researchers at the University of Malta have been working to create VR experiences to simulate that of an autistic child. This includes symptoms like dizziness or headaches.

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‘MetaWorld’ Wants You to Buy Virtual Land for Real Money, and It’s Not Clear Why

Road to VR

For reference, MetaWorld is planning to cover an area about as large as the island of Malta. Developed by HelloVR, a studio founded by ex- Altspace VR director of user experience Dedric Reid , MetaWorld first suffered a rocky IndieGogo campaign that saw less than 10 percent of its $50,000 funding goal. image courtesy MetaWorld.

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